Gunnar B. Stickler

Gunnar B. Stickler
Image of Gunnar Stickler holding his granddaughter
Gunnar B. Stickler with his granddaughter
Born(1925-06-13)June 13, 1925
Peterskirchen, Germany
DiedNovember 4, 2010(2010-11-04) (aged 85)
NationalityGerman American
Known forThe first scientist to describe Stickler syndrome
Medical career
ProfessionResearch scientist
Sub-specialtiesPediatrics

Gunnar B. Stickler (13 June 1925 – 4 November 2010) was a pediatrician who made substantial contributions to the field of pediatrics. He was the first scientist to describe a hereditary condition now known as Stickler syndrome.